The Vatican Congregation for the Causes of Saints has approved the authenticity of a miracle through the intercession of Blessed Guido Maria Conforti (1865- 1931), clearing the way for the canonization of the Italian archbishop.

In a series of decrees released on December 10, with the approval of Pope Benedict XVI, the Congregation also approved miracles attributed to 4 candidates, and confirmed the martyrdom of 7 others—thus making all 11 eligible for beatification.

The Congregation also certified the “heroic virtue” practiced by 4 candidates, who are now eligible for beatification if a miracle is attributed to their intercession.

The decrees issued on December 10 attested to miracles miracles through the intercession of: